Populus canesc. 'Witte v. Haamstede - STDS 10-12 CM

Description
The Grey poplar 'Witte van Haamstede' (Populus canescens) is a large oval tree that produces grey-green flowers arranged in catkins. They appear in March. The Grey poplar 'Witte van Haamstede' also has triangular, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, sandy, acidic, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Populus alba var. canescens.

Bulletpoints
* grey shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Grey poplar 'Witte van Haamstede' are dark green, triangular, alternate and lobed. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size.

Bark
Grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Grey poplar 'Witte van Haamstede' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Grey poplar 'Witte van Haamstede' is an oval-growing large tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 25 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Populus canescens 'Witte van Haamstede' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The grey-green flowers of Grey poplar 'Witte van Haamstede' appear in catkins in March.

Use
Solitary, park, landscape, avenue

Shoots
The shoots of Populus canescens 'Witte van Haamstede' are grey.

Root
Populus canescens 'Witte van Haamstede' is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.